St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23
YESTERDAY ARRANGEMENTS.
Some of the Fruits of the Grand
Jury,s Investigations.

Judge LOcnren was kept DuSy all DAY
yesterday arraigning prisoners who hal
been indicted by the grand jury. None of
them pleaded guilty. Below will be found
a list of those arraigned, and the dates
upon which their cases will be tried. In
relation to the cases against the gentlemen
indicted for keeping open stores on election
day where liquor is sold Ia drug store,
grocery store and wholesale liquor house,
it is extremely probable that a nolle will be
entered, as the election law passed by the
last legislature does not apply, it would
seem, to cities having population of over
II, 600. Attorneys generally are of the
opinion that such is the case, and all the
indicted parties will enter demurrerS to the
indictments.
William Henry. indicted for stealing an
overcoat from the store of Roberts & Co.,
pleaded not guilty, and will be tried April
25. 4
d John II. Conway, charged with ASSAULT;
ing and dangerously cutting Samuel 81.
KummenS, pleaded not guilty and hadshis
case set for April %.
James Mason pleaded not guilty to grand
larceny, and will be tried April 25.
John Hayes, a decidedly tough looking
citizen, said he was not guilty of stealing
all overcoat and dummy from the store of
Julius Reece. He will have an opportunity
OF proving his innocence April 25.
Nicholas Baker. indicted for stealing a
horse from Warren S. Fletcher, while in
his employ. pleaded not guilty. and will
have his trial the 2Sth.
Edward Sellers. indicted as Michael
Burns. said he was not guilty of attempting
to burglarize the store of Isaac Wiel, on
Hapnanin frio1 fnr 4 Y,riI
Andrew Ross sauntered up to the bar in
an easy manner and pleaded not guilty to
burglariZing the residence of II. Downey,
on First avenue south. His case was set
for the 2Sth.
Henry Hackett, a red-haired youth,
pleaded not guilty to the charge of grand
larceny STEALING goods from the house of
Arthur Harrls), and had his case set for
the 25th.
Isaac 81. Ripley, indicted on a charge of
adultery with Mrs. Mary Rhines, pleaded
not guilty and had the case set for April %.
John G. Connolly, charged with grand
larceny. pleaded not guilty, and will be
tried April 90. The prisoner was released
Oh bonds of $500.
Horace G.Hunt, an attenuated Individual
in heavy ulster, pleaded not guilty to the
charge of arson (setting fire to the dwelling
at 1914 Nicollet avenuel and had the case
set for April 26. Hunt is a peculiar look
ing young man and his wild, weird appear
ance was considerably heightened by
flaming red handkerchief tied around his
neck.
Thomas Allen, sharp-featured young
man. said he was not guilty of stealing
twenty-five bottles of whisky from Joseph
Baker, and will be tried April 26.
n
shooting affray with William Attener, the
proprietor of a gambling at los Wash
ington avenue south, was arraigned on a
charge of assault in the second degree. He
smiled and pleaded not guilty. The case
will be heard by Judge Lochren April 25.
Frank TomlinsOn. indicted for mayhem
biting off one of William Sanford's ears
during a fight-asked for time to plead, and
was given until this morning.
John Hanel. a saloonkeeper, arose from
the audience when his name was called,
walked up to the desk and pleaded not
guilty to two indictments found at the De-
cember term. charging him with selling
liquor without license. Both cases were
set for the 9th. s I
John Denning denied that he was guilty
of stealing any money from Annie Johnson,
as she alleged he did. He will have an
opportunity to prove his innocence April
81.
William D. Baker, a good-looking young
man, pleaded not guilty of robbing d. A.
Moriarity of about 500. His case was set
for the 27th.
George Elliott, better known as ''Doc"
Elliott, came up smiling and listened to
the reading of two indictments charging
him with forgery. He asked for time to
plead, and was given until to-day. i
William c. Reece, arrested Thursday on
charge of stealing watch and chain from
his trial set for the 27th.
THE TEST CASES.
G. S. Bracket. the groceryman, indicted
for keeping open a place where liquor is
sold on election day. did not appear in per-
son. but his attorney did ask for time to
plead. He gave notice that he should enter
a demurrer to the Indictment on the ground
that the law under which Mr.. Bracket was
indicted did not prohibit the sale Of liquor
on election days in cities of over 10, 600 in
habitants. The matter will come I'D Mon
day morning.
J. F. Brown. the wholesale liquor dealer,
indicted for keeping his place open on
election day, was given until Tuesday to
plead.
Joseph Hofflin, the druggist, was ar
raigned on charge of keeping open on
election day store where Intoxicating
liquors are sold. He asked for time to
plead, and will demur ON the ground that
the law does not apply.
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